Romero proposes PH bio security program amid biological, nuclear threats

An official of the House of Representatives is pushing for a strategic and integrated approach on potential biochemical and threats in the country.

According to House Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero, there is an urgent need to lay down a strategic and integrated resiliency approach on chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats in order to maintain and protect the safety of the country’s future generation as well as to foster safety and security of the Filipinos.

Romero recently filed House Bill No. 4558, a measure seeking to strengthen Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution where it stated that the presence of nuclear weapons in the country is explicitly prohibited in order to maintain the safety of every Filipino citizen.

“The threat of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) materials and weapons is a global challenge. The Philippines, an archipelagic country with the vast coastline and porous borders, is vulnerable to different threats or risks to its population,” said Romero.

Since the entire world is gearing up toward technological advancement, it is no doubt that the same initiatives may extend to the country.

To prevent any negative effect from happening, Romero said the CBRN Bill will implement a strategic and integrated resiliency approach as it contains mechanisms to prevent, control, respond, and/or manage the risk that may impact the welfare and security of the Filipinos.

The lawmaker noted that although these innovations in science and technology can be helpful, it can also bring negative impact to the masses if unregulated.

“If these materials are used malevolently, or if the laboratories or facilities containing these CBRN materials have not followed safety and security protocols, the probabilities of exposing the Filipinos and the environment to grave threats and risks are increased,” he said.

Under Romero’s proposal, a CBRN Authority will be established under the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

The proposed agency will spearhead the formulation of policies, developing programs and strategies, and promulgate the guidelines that will be implemented to further the protection of Filipinos against CBRN materials.

Romero believes that, through his proposed legislation, authorities can add another level of security and safety protection for Filipinos. (CMC)

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